Gender-based violence is a symptom of entrenched patriarchy reinforced by sociopolitical and economic structures.
Renowned musician and social activist Farzana Wahid Shayan, known for her bold stance on gender inequality and oppression, has once again raised her voice in response to the alarming rise of gender-based violence in Bangladesh. In recent weeks, a wave of brutal incidents, including the rape of eight-year-old Asiya by a relative, has sent shockwaves throughout the nation, prompting widespread outrage and calls for justice.
There is a global need for stronger policies and research to combat gender-based violence.
What forces abused women to return to live with their tormentors even after repeated incidents of domestic violence?
Barrister Sara Hossain speaks on where we go next in dealing with violence against women in Bangladesh
Sabina, 33, a young professional from Rangpur, tries hard to forget about the horrific day in 2019, when she was raped by her uncle. But even after three years the memory of her ordeal is fresh and has turned her days into a harrowing quest for survival.
The patriarchal system gives men the privilege to claim convenience over ensuring women’s security
It has been 13 years since the High Court gave directives to form sexual harassment complaint committees in the workplace and educational institutions, but there has been little to no progress so far.
The value of a female is largely determined by what she can offer to her family and society
The book contains important research on the type of language used by mainstream media in reporting news of rape, torture, and abuse of women.
Men who raped Bilkis Bano during 2002 Gujarat riots allowed to walk free on the same day that PM Modi promised to make the nation a better place for women.
To say that Roe v Wade does not affect us is untrue. It jeopardises women's right to choose all over the world.
Gender-based violence can happen to anyone—rich or poor. It happens in trains, buses, public places and inside homes. It does not have any class boundaries. It is a global pandemic.
An Indian teenager held captive for two weeks by a gang of men has said in an interview broadcast Sunday that she was repeatedly raped before being shot twice and dumped in a well on the outskirts of New Delhi.
Each form of violence is a stain on our collective humanity, a barrier to peace and stability, and a call to action for all of us. Violence is not inevitable – and each of us can do something to stop it.
